The Irish standard., 1887-10-29
AN lNou,slTIvE YANKEE.
A Clear Case of jumping from the Fry
in1-Pan Into the Fire.

AN INQUiSITivE YANKEE.
A Clear Case of Jumping from the Fry.
ing-Pan Into the Fire.
An American, sightseeing in Eu-
rope, gives his mind to his work, which
is to do the places of interest. In or
der to crafty his curiosity. he some
times disregards the proprieties, and
accosts the first man he meets, it he
thinks him capable of serving as a
guide book One of these American
tourists, while in London, heard Of the
famous place which Baron Rothschild
was building. He went to see it, and
was fortunate enough to meet the mas
, ter-builder, who showed him over the
building. After he had finished the in
spection, he addressed q portly old gen.
tleman whom he saw watching the
w6rkmen, with: ''Good morning, sir.
The man bowed politely, without
speaking.
"lm stranger" the American con-
tinued. thinking he might be speaking
to the contractor; 1've been looking
over this building, and / should like to
ask you for some information.
II shall be happy to oblige you, :"
said the old gentleman, and he told the
American many interesting facts about
the building"
s'I suppose you have seen Roths-
child, sir?" said the American.
(Which one?''
"The old cock
81 see the old cock every day." an
swered the old man, eyeing the Amer
lean.
Il should like to have look at Lim
People say he is a gay cid chap and
lives high. wish l had him in my
power. I'd not let up till he had shel}ed
out pile of his money
The American ratified on, and the old
gentleman laughed heartily. When
there WAS a pause he remarked:
"Baron Rothschild had to work for his
money and deserves to enjoy it, y
May be so,'; said the American,
'"but reckon he did heap of squeez-
ing to get it.
"1'le old mans face flushed as he
said stitff;-: Il never heard toe honesty
Of thu house called in question.
Didn't you? Well, to tell the truth,
neither have I. But wouldn't be sur
prised if I'm right after all"
The old mans face grew black, and
he bit his lip. but said nothing.
:'People tell me-" continued the
American, ''th:.t the Rothschilds have
made two fortunes. Now, I'd like to
learn the way the thing was done"
81 can tell you," replied the old
man. smiling. People say the house
Of Rothschild made Que fortune by.
being careful to mind their own busi~
ness, and the other by letting that OF
others alone. Good morning, sir.
And the old gentleman left the
American staring at him, and went to
the other enc OF the building.
''Can you tell me che name VI that
oil gentleman?" asked the American
of handsome young man who was
looking at she building.
THAT is Baron Rothschild.'
''Then I've got my SELF into scrape!"
exclaimed the mortified American, and
told she young man what had oc~
Cured.
THAT was awkward the young
IMAM remarked, after a hearty laugh.
s'He's crusty old chap, he's as cross
as Il hear," continued the vexed Amer
ican.
''oh, that is only his way; hs is a
kind~hearted man, but little eecen-
trio" said the young man.
4Lso you know Baron Rothschild?"
inquired the American.
81 have met him several times, and
I have an appoint ent to wait on him
to-day"
t'Then / wish you'd say to him that
1 did not know to whom I was talking
this morning, or would not have said
so much; and that he need not have
been so huffish about it.
II will do so; he will be the first to
laugh at the adventure when he hears
your explanation. Good-morning.'
Just then workman passed, and the
American asked him the name OF the
young gentleman.
''That was one Of the younger Hoths-
childs," said the workman. The Amer
ican was afraid to speak to stranger
for q week for fear he might be q
Rothschild. Yo~th's Companion.
Ella. Eiii,cre Day vear